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October 14, 2026—9-10—Working on Wellness Wednesday-Show 53-65

((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Welcome to our Working on Wellness Wednesday---Show 53-65))

 

I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Wellness-Fitness—Health Show for Working on Wellness Wednesday----

 

It is another one of those shows that we air for you the public—that gets your attention---and gives you information you can use.

 

We start with Dr. Tim Ridgeway---who heads the Sanford Med School---and what he shares---is as we are told----very-very-important to our health----

 

((((Dr. Tim Ridgeway---Taped Segment------8:30)))))had a medical school retreat involving faculty, staff and students and administration last week—really looking at the future and how we better serve the state of SD through our students, workforce and community engagement---we can discuss that and some of the grants we are receiving going to benefit the communities of SD----(calling in 8:30)

 

We appreciates what he shares and how he is helping educate our new doctors today-tomorrow- and beyond)

 

(Dr. Joe Kippley coming up next----Sanford with updates for your from last week---)))

9:15/00---KELO Commercials

9:16/30---Wellness 2

----Dr. Joe Kippley started us on a process last week on our Working on Wellness Wednesday Segment—and he is back to update today---

 

Two more stops this morning----one on healthy aging and senior athletes---stay with us----

 

 

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---Fox News

9:32/30---Wellness Wednesday-----

Dr. Becca Jordre------(recording 8:20)

 

Board certified geriatric physical therapist, association professor at USD—and a leading researcher on healthy aging and senior athletes

 

Has created the Sustained Athlete Fitness EXAM (SAFE) in 209—for SD Senior Games –expanded nationally in 2011---

 

October is National Physical Therapy month—

 

I had sent her a page that said 70 is the new---  As a PTA focused on aging I would love to fill in the blanks there

---I’d say 70 is the new 40—I research National Senior Games Athletes and I learn so much from them about active/healthy aging ---I can talk about

--------------General trends for healthy aging

--------------specific guidance for movement and exercise

---agist attitudes that we overlook that can harm our view of older adults

---myths related to aging

 

I’m giving a talk next week for OLLI titled Pickleball is Dangerous and other myths that limit aging well—we can tap in my aspect of the theme

 

I’m about to turn 50 and will compete in the National Senior Games—the population---I been studying for the first time in my life next summer

 

A few of us on faculty here are in the intramural semi-final playoffs—losers bracket and we play at 5PM---so maybe I’ll be coming of an older athlete win---

 

Since you got that 70 is the new 40----I turned 80 in the last few weeks---now I really feel old!!!

 

 

 

When we come back---you’ll meet Dr. Becca Jordre—a board-certified geriatric physical therapist, associate professional at USD---and leading researcher on healthy aging and senior athletes---(Taped Segment 8:20))

(((9:28/30---KELO Commercials

(((9:30/00---Fox Business News)))

(((9:31/30---Wellness 3)))

 

----------Dr. Becca Jordre joins us-----now---Dean of School of Health Sciences---Betsy Becker---knew her skills and wanted us to introduce her to our audience---in our Working on Wellness Wednesday Show

 

-----when we come back----a visit with Mary Michaels---who represents so many in Health Care ---all over this great state of South Dakota—

 

(((9:42/00—KELO Commercials)))

(((9:43/30----Wellness 4)))

   Mary Michaels---- represents so much that AARP does for us in South Dakota----that we enjoy having her update us as often as we can on this working on wellness Show---

 

------------Mary---------------

 

Enjoy the Fall by preventing falls.

Falls – many of them from ladders – send about 3 million older Americans to the emergency room each year. New designs offer more stability and safety.

 

These are key features of today’s ladders or step stools that may be worth a look if your ladder is showing its age.
Wider steps. When you have a step that is wider, there’s a bigger landing space for your feet – and that can reduce the chances of slipping.
Better traction. Look for slip-resistant rungs to improve footing. Also look for wider ladder feet or those with a flared base to increase traction.
Easy set-up. Look for ladders that have mechanisms that clearly signal when the ladder is properly set up, like an audible click or a visible lock position.
Hold more tools. Rather than one rickety shelf, some ladders can now help you from reaching or going up and down often with tool trays, hardware compartments, magnetic areas, hooks and more. Just be careful not to overload the storage spaces so it doesn’t become unbalanced and unstable.
Rails for support. Some ladders, primarily smaller ones for “around the house” jobs can be found with supportive guardrails.

 

Another important safety tip: Keep ladders and step stools on a surface that is firm, dry and level.

 

If you have balance issues, it may be best to avoid ladders and step stools so you aren’t overextending yourself as you reach for something. Try changing where everyday items are placed so they’re within easier reach, or ask a family member, friend or neighbor for help reaching items from hard-to-get spots.

 

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The Holiday Season is Just Around the Corner: 7 Reasons Why Age and Alcohol Don’t Mix

Experts say alcohol poses greater risks with age because it can intensify intoxication, interact with medications, worsen chronic conditions, increase fall risk and raise the likelihood of alcohol-related diseases.

 

Here are seven reasons why doctors and public health experts say age and alcohol don’t mix.
It takes less to get drunk. Just like the rest of the body, your liver isn’t getting any younger. That’s a big reason why you become more sensitive to alcohol with age. In addition, our bodies become less water and more fat with age. That water reduction makes older adults more prone to dehydration and likely to feel the effects of alcohol faster.
Increase in risk of disease and death. The U.S. Surgeon General warns about the direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, including increased risk for seven types of cancer (breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, mouth, throat and larynx).
Alcohol can worsen other chronic diseases. If you already have a chronic health condition, like high blood pressure or diabetes, drinking can make things worse.
It’s also bad for your bones. Risk for osteoporosis increases with age. Calcium helps keep them strong, but too much alcohol may prevent your bones from absorbing this essential mineral. And there’s more. The older you get, the more likely you are to fall, which can be catastrophic if you’ve got brittle bones. Even sober older adults are more prone to falls, so knocking back a few drinks can get extra dangerous. 
Alcohol can make you more susceptible to pain.  Alcohol can be a facilitator of chronic pain and make people more sensitive to pain. It also impacts depression and anxiety. Heavy drinkers are more likely to have anxiety and depression than people who drink less. For some, it may be that depression and anxiety drive them to drink. For others, drinking too much may lead to depression and anxiety.  
Drinking can disrupt your sleep.  Falling asleep and staying asleep become more challenging with age. Drinking decreases REM sleep – that good, deep, restorative sleep we all need. And then poor sleep can raise your risk for other health conditions or make existing health conditions worse.
Alcohol can mess with your meds. One research study said nearly half of older adults take five or more prescription drugs – and a lot of them may not go well with alcohol. It’s crucial you ask your doctor or pharmacist whether there are any risks to drinking while taking your specific medications. 

 

If you have more than seven drinks a week or more than three on any given day, health experts recommend looking at a change in habits. Lean on friends, family or even your health care professional if needed to help you cut back.

 

The definition of one drink is:
Beer and wine coolers: 12 ounces
Wine: 5 ounces
Liquor: 1.5 ounces

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Nearly 1 in 3 Caregivers of Adults Are in the Sandwich Generation

For millions of Americans, caring for family means being pulled in two directions — raising children while supporting an aging or disabled family member. An estimated 17 million Americans  – 29 percent of all caregivers of adults – are part of the sandwich generation, simultaneously caring for a child under 18 and an adult with a disability or complex medical condition, according to newly released research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. These caregivers are considerably younger than other family caregivers, with an average age of 42, compared with an average age of 55 among caregivers without children under 18.

 

---we’ll get you ready for the Agri Business Show---when we come back for a final word on the Working on Wellness Wednesday

 

9:56/00—KELO Commercials

9:57/30---Wellness Wednesday

 

   Thanks for joining us on his Working on Wellness Wednesday Show---if you haven’t listened to our 10-11 show-----you should----about 10 years ago---those in agriculture—reminded us that they are the #1 industry in South Dakota and we should have an Agri Business show---

 

---we have and we still do-----and that includes not only the 10-11 hour daily---but the South Dakota Farmers Union monthly show which we did yesterday----with SD President Doug Sombke---and the National Farmers Union President Rob Larew---LIVE----good show –you can listen to it on our website------today at your convenience

 

---for now---our time is up—thank you for yours…

October 14, 2026&mdash;9-10&mdash;Working on Wellness Wednesday-Show 53-65
((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Welcome to our Working on Wellness Wednesday---Show 53-65))
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Wellness-Fitness&mdash;Health Show for Working on Wellness Wednesday----
&nbsp;
It is another one of those shows that we air for you the public&mdash;that gets your attention---and gives you information you can use.
&nbsp;
We start with Dr. Tim Ridgeway---who heads the Sanford Med School---and what he shares---is as we are told----very-very-important to our health----
&nbsp;
((((Dr. Tim Ridgeway---Taped Segment------8:30)))))had a medical school retreat involving faculty, staff and students and administration last week&mdash;really looking at the future and how we better serve the state of SD through our students, workforce and community engagement---we can discuss that and some of the grants we are receiving going to benefit the communities of SD----(calling in 8:30)
&nbsp;
We appreciates what he shares and how he is helping educate our new doctors today-tomorrow- and beyond)
&nbsp;
(Dr. Joe Kippley coming up next----Sanford with updates for your from last week---)))
9:15/00---KELO Commercials
9:16/30---Wellness 2
----Dr. Joe Kippley started us on a process last week on our Working on Wellness Wednesday Segment&mdash;and he is back to update today---
&nbsp;
Two more stops this morning----one on healthy aging and senior athletes---stay with us----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/00---Fox News
9:32/30---Wellness Wednesday-----
Dr. Becca Jordre------(recording 8:20)
&nbsp;
Board certified geriatric physical therapist, association professor at USD&mdash;and a leading researcher on healthy aging and senior athletes
&nbsp;
Has created the Sustained Athlete Fitness EXAM (SAFE) in 209&mdash;for SD Senior Games &ndash;expanded nationally in 2011---
&nbsp;
October is National Physical Therapy month&mdash;
&nbsp;
I had sent her a page that said 70 is the new---&nbsp; As a PTA focused on aging I would love to fill in the blanks there
---I&rsquo;d say 70 is the new 40&mdash;I research National Senior Games Athletes and I learn so much from them about active/healthy aging ---I can talk about
--------------General trends for healthy aging
--------------specific guidance for movement and exercise
---agist attitudes that we overlook that can harm our view of older adults
---myths related to aging
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m giving a talk next week for OLLI titled Pickleball is Dangerous and other myths that limit aging well&mdash;we can tap in my aspect of the theme
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m about to turn 50 and will compete in the National Senior Games&mdash;the population---I been studying for the first time in my life next summer
&nbsp;
A few of us on faculty here are in the intramural semi-final playoffs&mdash;losers bracket and we play at 5PM---so maybe I&rsquo;ll be coming of an older athlete win---
&nbsp;
Since you got that 70 is the new 40----I turned 80 in the last few weeks---now I really feel old!!!
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
When we come back---you&rsquo;ll meet Dr. Becca Jordre&mdash;a board-certified geriatric physical therapist, associate professional at USD---and leading researcher on healthy aging and senior athletes---(Taped Segment 8:20))
(((9:28/30---KELO Commercials
(((9:30/00---Fox Business News)))
(((9:31/30---Wellness 3)))
&nbsp;
----------Dr. Becca Jordre joins us-----now---Dean of School of Health Sciences---Betsy Becker---knew her skills and wanted us to introduce her to our audience---in our Working on Wellness Wednesday Show
&nbsp;
-----when we come back----a visit with Mary Michaels---who represents so many in Health Care ---all over this great state of South Dakota&mdash;
&nbsp;
(((9:42/00&mdash;KELO Commercials)))
(((9:43/30----Wellness 4)))
&nbsp;&nbsp; Mary Michaels---- represents so much that AARP does for us in South Dakota----that we enjoy having her update us as often as we can on this working on wellness Show---
&nbsp;
------------Mary---------------
&nbsp;
Enjoy the Fall by preventing falls.
Falls &ndash; many of them from ladders &ndash; send about 3 million older Americans to the emergency room each year. New designs offer more stability and safety.
&nbsp;
These are key features of today&rsquo;s ladders or step stools that may be worth a look if your ladder is showing its age.
<ul>
<li>Wider steps. When you have a step that is wider, there&rsquo;s a bigger landing space for your feet &ndash; and that can reduce the chances of slipping.</li>
<li>Better traction. Look for slip-resistant rungs to improve footing. Also look for wider ladder feet or those with a flared base to increase traction.</li>
<li>Easy set-up. Look for ladders that have mechanisms that clearly signal when the ladder is properly set up, like an audible click or a visible lock position.</li>
<li>Hold more tools. Rather than one rickety shelf, some ladders can now help you from reaching or going up and down often with tool trays, hardware compartments, magnetic areas, hooks and more. Just be careful not to overload the storage spaces so it doesn&rsquo;t become unbalanced and unstable.</li>
<li>Rails for support. Some ladders, primarily smaller ones for &ldquo;around the house&rdquo; jobs can be found with supportive guardrails.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Another important safety tip: Keep ladders and step stools on a surface that is firm, dry and level.
&nbsp;
If you have balance issues, it may be best to avoid ladders and step stools so you aren&rsquo;t overextending yourself as you reach for something. Try changing where everyday items are placed so they&rsquo;re within easier reach, or ask a family member, friend or neighbor for help reaching items from hard-to-get spots.
&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
The Holiday Season is Just Around the Corner: 7 Reasons Why Age and Alcohol Don&rsquo;t Mix
Experts say alcohol poses greater risks with age because it can intensify intoxication, interact with medications, worsen chronic conditions, increase fall risk and raise the likelihood of alcohol-related diseases.
&nbsp;
Here are seven reasons why doctors and public health experts say age and alcohol don&rsquo;t mix.
<ol>
<li> It takes less to get drunk. Just like the rest of the body, your liver isn&rsquo;t getting any younger. That&rsquo;s a big reason why you become more sensitive to alcohol with age. In addition, our bodies become less water and more fat with age. That water reduction makes older adults more prone to dehydration and likely to feel the effects of alcohol faster.</li>
<li> Increase in risk of disease and death. The U.S. Surgeon General warns about the direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, including increased risk for seven types of cancer (breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, mouth, throat and larynx).</li>
<li> Alcohol can worsen other chronic diseases. If you already have a chronic health condition, like high blood pressure or diabetes, drinking can make things worse.</li>
<li> It&rsquo;s also bad for your bones. Risk for osteoporosis increases with age. Calcium helps keep them strong, but too much alcohol may prevent your bones from absorbing this essential mineral. And there&rsquo;s more. The older you get, the more likely you are to fall, which can be catastrophic if you&rsquo;ve got brittle bones. Even sober older adults are more prone to falls, so knocking back a few drinks can get extra dangerous.&nbsp;</li>
<li> Alcohol can make you more susceptible to pain.&nbsp; Alcohol can be a facilitator of chronic pain and make people more sensitive to pain. It also impacts depression and anxiety. Heavy drinkers are more likely to have anxiety and depression than people who drink less. For some, it may be that depression and anxiety drive them to drink. For others, drinking too much may lead to depression and anxiety.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li> Drinking can disrupt your sleep.&nbsp; Falling asleep and staying asleep become more challenging with age. Drinking decreases REM sleep &ndash; that good, deep, restorative sleep we all need. And then poor sleep can raise your risk for other health conditions or make existing health conditions worse.</li>
<li> Alcohol can mess with your meds. One research study said nearly half of older adults take five or more prescription drugs &ndash; and a lot of them may not go well with alcohol. It&rsquo;s crucial you ask your doctor or pharmacist whether there are any risks to drinking while taking your specific medications.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
If you have more than seven drinks a week or more than three on any given day, health experts recommend looking at a change in habits. Lean on friends, family or even your health care professional if needed to help you cut back.
&nbsp;
The definition of one drink is:
<ul>
<li>Beer and wine coolers: 12 ounces</li>
<li>Wine: 5 ounces</li>
<li>Liquor: 1.5 ounces</li>
</ul>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
&nbsp;
Nearly 1 in 3 Caregivers of Adults Are in the Sandwich Generation
For millions of Americans, caring for family means being pulled in two directions &mdash; raising children while supporting an aging or disabled family member. An estimated 17 million Americans &nbsp;&ndash; 29 percent of all caregivers of adults &ndash; are part of the sandwich generation, simultaneously caring for a child under 18 and an adult with a disability or complex medical condition, according to newly released&nbsp;research&nbsp;from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. These caregivers are considerably younger than other family caregivers, with an average age of 42, compared with an average age of 55 among caregivers without children under 18.
&nbsp;
---we&rsquo;ll get you ready for the Agri Business Show---when we come back for a final word on the Working on Wellness Wednesday
&nbsp;
9:56/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/30---Wellness Wednesday
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for joining us on his Working on Wellness Wednesday Show---if you haven&rsquo;t listened to our 10-11 show-----you should----about 10 years ago---those in agriculture&mdash;reminded us that they are the #1 industry in South Dakota and we should have an Agri Business show---
&nbsp;
---we have and we still do-----and that includes not only the 10-11 hour daily---but the South Dakota Farmers Union monthly show which we did yesterday----with SD President Doug Sombke---and the National Farmers Union President Rob Larew---LIVE----good show &ndash;you can listen to it on our website------today at your convenience
&nbsp;
---for now---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;

October 14, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business - Working on Wellness Wednesday

October 13, 2026---10-11---October Farmers Union Show---Show 53-64

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Welcome to the South Dakota Farmers Union Show---Show 53-64

 

I’m Bill Zortman and for years—each month we have done the South Dakota Farmers Union Show---

 

Most times Rocky Formen joins us in Studio—and on occasions he helps on location ---from across South Dakota and sometimes Washington DC---or other venues---

 

Rocky good morning----share with us who is connected with us----and some of the topics we’ll be discussing---

 

-----------------Rocky-----------------
Washington Fly-in
Fairs
Farm Shows----
In response to a Governor’s Directive South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke sent the letter to Governor Rhoden and the South Dakota Legislators—asking for a red diesel law change and for reduction in state tax on clear diesel and gasoline.

 

--------Rocky explains sets up this way: with President Sombke-----

 

“Simply telling law enforcement not to enforce a law that is not on the books is illegal,--said President Sombke---The letter asked the Governor and South Dakota leaders to change the law during the tax holiday so that those of us who need the tax break do not need to worry about breaking the law. It also requests that state tax cuts be given to all South Dakotans by reducing the state tax on clear diesel and gasoline.” (((605-350-4211)))

 

The Governor’s directive was announced last Wednesday October 7th, following President Trump’s October 6th executive order that allows ANYONE to use RED DIESEL as well.

 

Red diesel is regular diesel dyed red because it is exempt from the 24.4 cent federal tax and can only be used by off-road farm vehicles—like tractors and combines.

 

In South Dakota, red-dyed diesel is also exempt from the South Dakota State 28-cent tax.

 

Prior to President Trump’s executive order and Governor Rhoden’s directive, if a South Dakotan is found driving a vehicle on the highway that has been fueled with red dyed diesel it is considered a class 1 FELONY. And this felony is subject to a $250 penalty according to South Dakota Codified Law 10-47B-185.

 

Prior to the President’s executive order and Governor Rhoden’s directive, if a South Dakotan is found driving a vehicle on the highway that has been fueled with red-dyed diesel it is considered a CLASS1 FELONY. And this FELONY is subject to a $250 penalty according to South Dakota Codified Law 10-47B-185.

 

In South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke letter –the 4th generation Brown County crop and cattle producer also requested the current 28-cent state tax for highway use fuel be temporarily reduced to “1-penny-per gallon on gasoline and clear diesel. The letter requests that a 1-penny per gallon tax be added to red diesel as well.

 

When we come back---National Farmers Union President Rob Larew joins us---(((301-802-3039))) rlarew@nfu.org

 

10:12/00—Farmers Union Commercials

10:13/30---Farmers Union Show 2

 

Rob Larew---is President of the National Farmers Union organization—

 

---fly in

---Farmers Union Concerns----and goals

---what else we should know about this Organization----and what needs to be ahead…

----the value and accomplishments of the DC Fly-in-------------

 

---------other Farmer’s Union hopes---and events----that could affect so many lives ahead-----the Presidential and Legislative Elections are now just a half month away ----what other Farmers Union states and members are sharing as the election moves quickly—each and every day—

 

 

----------just ahead----the winner of a Farmers Union Herd Builder Heifer---one of the 3 heifers and 3 ewes we give away to kids helping building their herd  plus he will share what else he received

 

10:29/00---Commercial Break

10:30/00---Farmers Union 3

 

(((Morning Commodities—Matt Swenson)))

It was Teagan Scheel (605-354-5883) who received a Farmers Union Herd Builder Heifer

 

Every Year at Western Jr---Farmers Union gives away 3 heifers and 3 ewes to kids to help build their herd---Teagan received a Heifer

 

===interview—Teagan---Rocky------on the importance of the competition and what it means to him---and should mean to others in the future---

 

------------Tegan --------

 

Why young people should want to be in this competition---?and YES be the winner---------------

 

When we come back---the New South Dakota Farmers Union Education Specialist---joins us---talking about scholarships that are out there and available right now

 

10:38/00----Commercials Break

10:40/00----Farmers Union 4

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome back to our Monthly South Dakota Farmers Union Show----

 

   Doug Sombke and yes this guy—Rocky Forman 605-695--7667--wanted to make sure we introduced Ashley Stegeman---the New Education Specialist

(((Astegeman@sdfu.org )))

 

Lets talk about some of the Scholarships SD Farmers Union has going on right now-----and who should enter---and HOW----

 

----------Ashley------------------

Scholarships

Who can win

How

Deadlines

When the winners will be announced----

 

What does it take to put on the Western Junior Livestock Show---

Marty Maholick---helps put the Junior Show on------605-680-2548

 

How many kids showed their livestock at the Western Junior Livestock Show

 

How many years has the Western Junior been going—and where is the venue in 2026?

 

How does the Junior Show gets its contenders?

 

-------------Marty-----------------

10:50/00—SD Farmers Union Show

10:52/30---Farm Show 5

 

----possibly Laura Edwards---South Dakota State Climatolgist----

-----or Mr. Tree John Ball

 

Show wrap-------

Rocky---and what events are coming up ahead---- the rest of October and beyond---

 

Our time is up—thank you for yours

 

 

October 13, 2026---10-11---October Farmers Union Show---Show 53-64
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Welcome to the South Dakota Farmers Union Show---Show 53-64
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and for years&mdash;each month we have done the South Dakota Farmers Union Show---
&nbsp;
Most times Rocky Formen joins us in Studio&mdash;and on occasions he helps on location ---from across South Dakota and sometimes Washington DC---or other venues---
&nbsp;
Rocky good morning----share with us who is connected with us----and some of the topics we&rsquo;ll be discussing---
&nbsp;
-----------------Rocky-----------------
<ul>
<li>Washington Fly-in</li>
<li>Fairs</li>
<li>Farm Shows----</li>
<li>In response to a Governor&rsquo;s Directive South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke sent the letter to Governor Rhoden and the South Dakota Legislators&mdash;asking for a red diesel law change and for reduction in state tax on clear diesel and gasoline.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
--------Rocky explains sets up this way: with President Sombke-----
&nbsp;
&ldquo;Simply telling law enforcement not to enforce a law that is not on the books is illegal,--said President Sombke---The letter asked the Governor and South Dakota leaders to change the law during the tax holiday so that those of us who need the tax break do not need to worry about breaking the law. It also requests that state tax cuts be given to all South Dakotans by reducing the state tax on clear diesel and gasoline.&rdquo; ((<a href="tel:(605)%20350-4211">(605-350-4211</a>)))
&nbsp;
The Governor&rsquo;s directive was announced last Wednesday October 7th, following President Trump&rsquo;s October 6th executive order that allows ANYONE to use RED DIESEL as well.
&nbsp;
Red diesel is regular diesel dyed red because it is exempt from the 24.4 cent federal tax and can only be used by off-road farm vehicles&mdash;like tractors and combines.
&nbsp;
In South Dakota, red-dyed diesel is also exempt from the South Dakota State 28-cent tax.
&nbsp;
Prior to President Trump&rsquo;s executive order and Governor Rhoden&rsquo;s directive, if a South Dakotan is found driving a vehicle on the highway that has been fueled with red dyed diesel it is considered a class 1 FELONY. And this felony is subject to a $250 penalty according to South Dakota Codified Law 10-47B-185.
&nbsp;
Prior to the President&rsquo;s executive order and Governor Rhoden&rsquo;s directive, if a South Dakotan is found driving a vehicle on the highway that has been fueled with red-dyed diesel it is considered a CLASS1 FELONY. And this FELONY is subject to a $250 penalty according to South Dakota Codified Law 10-47B-185.
&nbsp;
In South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke letter &ndash;the 4th generation Brown County crop and cattle producer also requested the current 28-cent state tax for highway use fuel be temporarily reduced to &ldquo;1-penny-per gallon on gasoline and clear diesel. The letter requests that a 1-penny per gallon tax be added to red diesel as well.
&nbsp;
When we come back---National Farmers Union President Rob Larew joins us---((<a href="tel:(301)%20802-3039">(301-802-3039</a>))) <a href="mailto:rlarew@nfu.org">rlarew@nfu.org</a>
&nbsp;
10:12/00&mdash;Farmers Union Commercials
10:13/30---Farmers Union Show 2
&nbsp;
Rob Larew---is President of the National Farmers Union organization&mdash;
&nbsp;
---fly in
---Farmers Union Concerns----and goals
---what else we should know about this Organization----and what needs to be ahead&hellip;
----the value and accomplishments of the DC Fly-in-------------
&nbsp;
---------other Farmer&rsquo;s Union hopes---and events----that could affect so many lives ahead-----the Presidential and Legislative Elections are now just a half month away ----what other Farmers Union states and members are sharing as the election moves quickly&mdash;each and every day&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
----------just ahead----the winner of a Farmers Union Herd Builder Heifer---one of the 3 heifers and 3 ewes we give away to kids helping building their herd&nbsp; plus he will share what else he received
&nbsp;
10:29/00---Commercial Break
10:30/00---Farmers Union 3
&nbsp;
(((Morning Commodities&mdash;Matt Swenson)))
It was Teagan Scheel <a href="tel:(605)%20354-5883">(605-354-5883</a>) who received a Farmers Union Herd Builder Heifer
&nbsp;
Every Year at Western Jr---Farmers Union gives away 3 heifers and 3 ewes to kids to help build their herd---Teagan received a Heifer
&nbsp;
===interview&mdash;Teagan---Rocky------on the importance of the competition and what it means to him---and should mean to others in the future---
&nbsp;
------------Tegan --------
&nbsp;
Why young people should want to be in this competition---?and YES be the winner---------------
&nbsp;
When we come back---the New South Dakota Farmers Union Education Specialist---joins us---talking about scholarships that are out there and available right now
&nbsp;
10:38/00----Commercials Break
10:40/00----Farmers Union 4
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome back to our Monthly South Dakota Farmers Union Show----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Doug Sombke and yes this guy&mdash;Rocky Forman <a href="tel:(605)%20695-7667">605-695--7667</a>--wanted to make sure we introduced Ashley Stegeman---the New Education Specialist
(((<a href="mailto:Astegeman@sdfu.org">Astegeman@sdfu.org</a> )))
&nbsp;
Lets talk about some of the Scholarships SD Farmers Union has going on right now-----and who should enter---and HOW----
&nbsp;
----------Ashley------------------
Scholarships
Who can win
How
Deadlines
When the winners will be announced----
&nbsp;
What does it take to put on the Western Junior Livestock Show---
Marty Maholick---helps put the Junior Show on------<a href="tel:(605)%20680-2548">605-680-2548</a>
&nbsp;
How many kids showed their livestock at the Western Junior Livestock Show
&nbsp;
How many years has the Western Junior been going&mdash;and where is the venue in 2026?
&nbsp;
How does the Junior Show gets its contenders?
&nbsp;
-------------Marty-----------------
10:50/00&mdash;SD Farmers Union Show
10:52/30---Farm Show 5
&nbsp;
----possibly Laura Edwards---South Dakota State Climatolgist----
-----or Mr. Tree John Ball
&nbsp;
Show wrap-------
Rocky---and what events are coming up ahead---- the rest of October and beyond---
&nbsp;
Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

October 13, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with SD Farmers Union

October 13, 2026—9-10----Tax Talk with Tim Ness---Show 5363

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Welcome to Tax Talk with Tim Ness---Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service ---voted that way 20 years in a row

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and with Tim Ness----we’ll take your seriously important tax questions for the next hour---336-1320----lots to  talk about—and be concerned about----

 

   Yes we start with Tim Ness---who worked with me to put a promo together as we have done for years---once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 9-10----

 

    Tim talk with us about your team---and the kind of questions you have been getting already—in this tax season now 6 months from when our taxes were due---

 

---------------Tim------------------

    One of the headlines you had us use for this show---was that October 15th---is  a deadline for filing returns---what deadlines---and who should be aware?

----------------Tim------------------

     A couple of concerns one 1415-7—suspicious Tax activity

----------------Tim------------------

     A Sioux Falls Tax Preparer has been convicted of producing fraudulent tax returns----

-----------------Tim-----------------

     Selling farm land ---you may be able to spread the sale out over 4 years---

-----------------Tim-----------------

      Most asked questions you are getting 6 months after the April 15th deadline earlier this year?

-----------------Tim-----------------

      Your hours---your locations---and what else we should know now that we are well into the 4th quarter of 2026----

-----------------Tim-----------------

       Office locations and hours—

       Tax planning time is here---what kind of planning do you  see that will help the listeners as they look past this year and towards the filing deadlines coming up in the first few months of 2027?

          Questions for Tim Ness---why not the first guest after we take our first commercial break for Tax Talk---

9:20/00—KELO Commercials

9:21/30---Tax Talk 2

-------------------Tim-------------------

     If you have questions for Tim Ness---call us at 336-1320—Norm Anderson will answer the call---and hand you over to Sioux Falls Best Tax man---and please share a name or initials that you want Tim to call you--------

-------------------Tim--------------------

     What seems to be the most asked questions and concerns you are getting from taxpayers---in this 2026-2027 tax cycle----

--------------------Tim-------------------

     When we come back---we’ll take your questions and talk with you about how Ness Tax can work with your businesses—who need your services-----it could well be taxes---and if Mr. Ness can help you with a your businesses just getting started—he would be happy to do that…

----------------------Tim------------------

      You do provide Tax and Bookkeeping Service---from what I understand that is an area that has gotten lots of attention---as new businesses moved into South Dakota—and wanted to make sure that they were doing their taxes right----and had a Tim Ness that could help them---

-----------------------Tim------------------

     As we looked back to just last year---in 2025—In October we were sharing that the IRS was not accepting checks for payment and that they didn’t plan to send out checks for refunds----has Uncle Sam made any changes to that?

------------------------Tim------------------

     We’ll take your calls in our 2nd half hour—remember the number to call is 605-336-1320-----

     Fox Business News is next

9:29/00---KELO Commercials

9:30/30---fox business news

9:32/30---Tax Talk 3

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome back to Tax Talk—with Sioux Falls Best –Tim Ness---

   We are taking calls right up to 9:56/00—this morning just call us at 336-1320----you don’t have to give your name or location----something Tim Ness has been doing ever since he started doing these shows---HOW MANY YEARS AGO?

--------------Tim--------------

    Tim Ness---congratulations on being Voted AGAIN as Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---but as we say that—what are you seeing in the Tax System—that is different for all of that have to face it for the this 2026 Tax YEAR?

--------------Tim---------------

    South Dakota is one of the states---that doesn’t have it’s residents filing State Income Tax------but if there are people from other states that have moved into South Dakota---you have for years---utilized your office to help those who still owe state taxes in other states—turn to Tim Ness---for his office’s preparation skills---

    If you will share with us how many states you traditionally work with each year----that their former residents—seek and need your help to provide not only federal income tax---but those states---citizens have moved on from—or may still owe taxes too

---------------Tim---------------

    You also work with Businesses---I’m sure many of them new businesses on their city or state taxes---tell us how your office does that---and without question has to be perfect for those that don’t know if they are doing it right---and can stay out of trouble?

----------------Tim---------------

    If you have questions for Tim Ness this morning---feel free to call us at 605-336-1320----and we’ll help you and maybe others that need to hear from you—Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---

 

   When we come back—we’ll see what Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping service is seeing in the Tax doings in 2026-----

   This is Tax Talk with Tim Ness---Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---we’ll take your questions---up onto—just before 10:00 this morning---all a part of Tax Talk with Tim Ness

 

9:44/00—KELO Commercials

9:45/30---Ness Tax Talk 4

   It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month 9-10---and for years that has been the time---you were able to call in and pose tax questions to Sioux Falls Best---Tim Ness----we’ll take your calls up to 9:56—this morning

 

  Earlier in the show in case you missed it---the Federal Government’s IRS hasn’t  been accepting checks for payment---there are some new tax guidelines to watch out for---and as Tim Ness shared earlier---a Sioux Falls Tax Preparer has been convicted of producing fraudulent concerns---

 

   We’ll take your questions for Tim Ness at 336-1320---up until 9:56 this morning----

   Remember he has been voted Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service for 20+ years----his office can help with other State’s Income Taxes-----and his office can help with bookkeeping needs---

 

   Tim Ness---most asked question you have been answering in 2026?

------------Tim------------------

    Your locations

     Your Hours

     And for those that don’t know—how working with the IRS—gave you the opportunity to be a well-known and experience tax preparer---

------------Tim------------------

     Back with a wrap-up—of Tax Talk with Tim Ness—after a final commercial break

 

9;56/00—KELO Commercials

9:57/30---Tax Talk 5

----This is Tax Talk with Tim Ness—Sioux Falls BEST Tax and Bookkeeping Service for 20 or so years in a row

-------your locations

-------your hours

-------most surprising change from Uncle Sam in the tax collecting in 2026?

-------phone number to call---

 

------Tim Ness—undoubtable Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Servie---

 

----my time is up—thank you for yours…

 

October 13, 2026&mdash;9-10----Tax Talk with Tim Ness---Show 5363
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Welcome to Tax Talk with Tim Ness---Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service ---voted that way 20 years in a row
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and with Tim Ness----we&rsquo;ll take your seriously important tax questions for the next hour---336-1320----lots to&nbsp; talk about&mdash;and be concerned about----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes we start with Tim Ness---who worked with me to put a promo together as we have done for years---once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 9-10----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim talk with us about your team---and the kind of questions you have been getting already&mdash;in this tax season now 6 months from when our taxes were due---
&nbsp;
---------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One of the headlines you had us use for this show---was that October 15th---is &nbsp;a deadline for filing returns---what deadlines---and who should be aware?
----------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A couple of concerns one 1415-7&mdash;suspicious Tax activity
----------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Sioux Falls Tax Preparer has been convicted of producing fraudulent tax returns----
-----------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Selling farm land ---you may be able to spread the sale out over 4 years---
-----------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Most asked questions you are getting 6 months after the April 15th deadline earlier this year?
-----------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your hours---your locations---and what else we should know now that we are well into the 4th quarter of 2026----
-----------------Tim-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office locations and hours&mdash;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax planning time is here---what kind of planning do you&nbsp; see that will help the listeners as they look past this year and towards the filing deadlines coming up in the first few months of 2027?
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Questions for Tim Ness---why not the first guest after we take our first commercial break for Tax Talk---
9:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:21/30---Tax Talk 2
-------------------Tim-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have questions for Tim Ness---call us at 336-1320&mdash;Norm Anderson will answer the call---and hand you over to Sioux Falls Best Tax man---and please share a name or initials that you want Tim to call you--------
-------------------Tim--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What seems to be the most asked questions and concerns you are getting from taxpayers---in this 2026-2027 tax cycle----
--------------------Tim-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back---we&rsquo;ll take your questions and talk with you about how Ness Tax can work with your businesses&mdash;who need your services-----it could well be taxes---and if Mr. Ness can help you with a your businesses just getting started&mdash;he would be happy to do that&hellip;
----------------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You do provide Tax and Bookkeeping Service---from what I understand that is an area that has gotten lots of attention---as new businesses moved into South Dakota&mdash;and wanted to make sure that they were doing their taxes right----and had a Tim Ness that could help them---
-----------------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As we looked back to just last year---in 2025&mdash;In October we were sharing that the IRS was not accepting checks for payment and that they didn&rsquo;t plan to send out checks for refunds----has Uncle Sam made any changes to that?
------------------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll take your calls in our 2nd half hour&mdash;remember the number to call is <a href="tel:(605)%20336-1320">605-336-1320</a>-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fox Business News is next
9:29/00---KELO Commercials
9:30/30---fox business news
9:32/30---Tax Talk 3
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome back to Tax Talk&mdash;with Sioux Falls Best &ndash;Tim Ness---
&nbsp;&nbsp; We are taking calls right up to 9:56/00&mdash;this morning just call us at 336-1320----you don&rsquo;t have to give your name or location----something Tim Ness has been doing ever since he started doing these shows---HOW MANY YEARS AGO?
--------------Tim--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Ness---congratulations on being Voted AGAIN as Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---but as we say that&mdash;what are you seeing in the Tax System&mdash;that is different for all of that have to face it for the this 2026 Tax YEAR?
--------------Tim---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Dakota is one of the states---that doesn&rsquo;t have it&rsquo;s residents filing State Income Tax------but if there are people from other states that have moved into South Dakota---you have for years---utilized your office to help those who still owe state taxes in other states&mdash;turn to Tim Ness---for his office&rsquo;s preparation skills---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you will share with us how many states you traditionally work with each year----that their former residents&mdash;seek and need your help to provide not only federal income tax---but those states---citizens have moved on from&mdash;or may still owe taxes too
---------------Tim---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You also work with Businesses---I&rsquo;m sure many of them new businesses on their city or state taxes---tell us how your office does that---and without question has to be perfect for those that don&rsquo;t know if they are doing it right---and can stay out of trouble?
----------------Tim---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have questions for Tim Ness this morning---feel free to call us at <a href="tel:(605)%20336-1320">605-336-1320</a>----and we&rsquo;ll help you and maybe others that need to hear from you&mdash;Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back&mdash;we&rsquo;ll see what Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping service is seeing in the Tax doings in 2026-----
&nbsp;&nbsp; This is Tax Talk with Tim Ness---Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service---we&rsquo;ll take your questions---up onto&mdash;just before 10:00 this morning---all a part of Tax Talk with Tim Ness
&nbsp;
9:44/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:45/30---Ness Tax Talk 4
&nbsp;&nbsp; It&rsquo;s the 2nd Tuesday of the month 9-10---and for years that has been the time---you were able to call in and pose tax questions to Sioux Falls Best---Tim Ness----we&rsquo;ll take your calls up to 9:56&mdash;this morning
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Earlier in the show in case you missed it---the Federal Government&rsquo;s IRS hasn&rsquo;t &nbsp;been accepting checks for payment---there are some new tax guidelines to watch out for---and as Tim Ness shared earlier---a Sioux Falls Tax Preparer has been convicted of producing fraudulent concerns---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll take your questions for Tim Ness at 336-1320---up until 9:56 this morning----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Remember he has been voted Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Service for 20+ years----his office can help with other State&rsquo;s Income Taxes-----and his office can help with bookkeeping needs---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Ness---most asked question you have been answering in 2026?
------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your locations
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your Hours
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And for those that don&rsquo;t know&mdash;how working with the IRS&mdash;gave you the opportunity to be a well-known and experience tax preparer---
------------Tim------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Back with a wrap-up&mdash;of Tax Talk with Tim Ness&mdash;after a final commercial break
&nbsp;
9;56/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/30---Tax Talk 5
----This is Tax Talk with Tim Ness&mdash;Sioux Falls BEST Tax and Bookkeeping Service for 20 or so years in a row
-------your locations
-------your hours
-------most surprising change from Uncle Sam in the tax collecting in 2026?
-------phone number to call---
&nbsp;
------Tim Ness&mdash;undoubtable Sioux Falls Best Tax and Bookkeeping Servie---
&nbsp;
----my time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;

October 14, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

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